I had the most beautiful little girl on 12.12.12. Every child changes you in some way. They make you stronger; they show you how much fight you have in you.
With my first baby I was able to be a...
Here we go again... yet another reminder that time flies and your kids grow up so fast. I didn’t realize it until after the fact.
My oldest turned 11 a few months ago and asked if I would have lunch...
It's that time again for many Midlands students and we're wondering - do you reward good grades at your house? We don't usually, but we do head to Krispy Kreme, with that special print out in hand, to take...
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children's Theatre again to bring you a very special, family-friendly, holiday-themed opening night event for the production of Jingle Arrgh the Way!
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Parents of preteens can be very naïve these days. I remember the days of my youth when I would lie to my parents about who I was talking to on the phone . . . and now as a mother...
The other morning as we waited on carpool, my 8-year-old daughter was sporting a homemade beaded necklace, per usual since her preschool days. But this time instead of displaying her name, the name of her BFF, hearts and flowers...
Something unexpected happened this past Christmas. Between a trip to the zoo and going out to see Christmas lights, my eight-year-old started asking questions about her changing body.
And I was unprepared.
I had friends who made a big deal out...
I seriously contemplated emailing my child's teacher this morning. I desperately wanted to let her know that I had strongly suggested (ahem, demanded) long pants, not shorts, as attire for this rainy-ish 47 degree South Carolina winter day. I...
In my journey of parenting, I have found that I have learned more than I have taught. I have two boys aged seventeen and nineteen, and a daughter who is twenty-one years old. It has been a joy and...
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There are holiday parties, decorating, shopping, cooking, and lots of changes all around as we celebrate traditions and consume richer food than we may normally do otherwise. Even the music we...
I was walking through Target with my son and we saw the school supplies all being set out. The summer items were already dwindling and being replaced by crayons, markers, and notebooks.
It’s July. Summers seem to be shorter and...
I make that sympathetic face when you tell me that your child discovered the great truth this Christmas.
But, inside, I'm really not feeling it.
You had your fun for much longer than I did. And no one's out there giving...
Dear Parent,
The candles, chocolate, and coffee mugs for Christmas are all wonderful, but let me be real for the three minutes it will take you to read this letter. They are not what I want as a teacher. I...
Weight. “That’s a heavy subject.” Sorry – I couldn’t resist the bad joke. It’s what I do when I’m not sure what to do.
I have always struggled with my weight. I was overweight as a child and didn’t exercise,...
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